If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. In January, daytime highs in Sydney are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to travel to Karon.

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Karon, Thailand

Quieter than nearby Patong Beach, the resort town of Karon offers a wide stretch of golden sand, which attracts mostly couples and families.

Karon is known for beaches, shopping, spas, adventure, and classes. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Patong Beach, take some stellar pictures from Nai Harn Beach, buy something for everyone on your list at Jungceylon, and stroll through Freedom Beach.

Do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi from Sydney to Karon in 12.5 hours. Traveling from Sydney to Karon, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in February, you will find days in Karon are somewhat warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (26°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to travel to Nai Yang.

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Goa, India

On India's western coastline, the former Portuguese colony of Goa tells a visibly different story than the rest of India.

Goa is known for beaches, historic sites, shopping, nightlife, and spas. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Agonda Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Galgibaga Beach, wander the streets of Old Goa, and admire the striking features of Se Cathedral.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Goa visit planner .

Explore your travel options from Nai Yang to Goa with the Route module. The time zone changes from Indochina Time (ICT) to India Standard Time (IST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Nai Yang in February: highs in Goa hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Kochi (Cochin).

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Goa to Kochi (Cochin) takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Goa in February: highs in Kochi (Cochin) hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.